Indiana State Police have been putting in some work in the Plymouth area over the last few days.
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Trailer Reported Stolen in Marshall County
Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking into the theft of an enclosed trailer. It was taken from a home in the 9000 block of Quince Road sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Continue reading
Marshall County Treasurer Seeking County Council Seat
Only a few days remain for candidates interested in running for elected office to file the proper paperwork to do so.
Starke County Jail to House State Drug Treatment Program
Officials at the Starke County Jail are preparing for an influx of inmates this week. They are Department of Correction prisoners who have been sentenced to an extensive drug treatment program. Starke County was approved late last year for the state’s first non-prison-based therapeutic community, thanks to the efforts of State Sen. Jim Arnold, Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall and others. Sheriff Bill Dulin says there’s plenty of room in the jail for up to 48 D.O.C. inmates without displacing any local prisoners. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Receive Update on Monterey Building
The Culver School Board will get an update this evening on efforts to sell the Monterey School Building. The school corporation has decided to put the former school on the Indiana Department of Education’s unused building list, which is a required step before the building can be sold. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Hear from Development Center
The Marshall County Commissioners will pick-up where they left off on improving the county’s roadways.
Plymouth Ordinances Updated to Reflect Expanded Council
Starting this year, the City of Plymouth has a seven-member Common Council, and now the city’s Code of Ordinances has been updated to reflect that. The council unanimously approved the amendment to the ordinances on second and third readings Monday. Continue reading
Culver, Argos High Schools to Host Financial Aid Workshops
There’s still time for high school students and their parents to learn more about how to pay for college. The Financial Aid staff from Ancilla College is offering a few more presentations on where help is available and how to apply. Continue reading
FFA Students Urged to Enter Essay Contest
FFA members can take part in an essay contest sponsored by Co-Alliance, LLP in celebration of National FFA Week. It’s Feb. 21-28 and provides and opportunity for members, alumni and sponsors to advocate for agriculture education and the impact of FFA. Continue reading
State Laws Aim To Curb Avian Flu Spread
The buying and selling birds must keep good records of all ownership transfers. The state adopted a law last fall when avian influenza was spreading through the Upper Midwest. Board of Animal Health officials say the recent discovery of bird flu in Dubois County underscores the need for such policies. Continue reading
Driver Not Injured When Semi Jackknifes
Slick roads are to blame for a single-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer that happened last night, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. They were dispatched to the area of U.S. 30 and Gumwood Road around 9:30 p.m., along with Bourbon EMS and Fire. Continue reading
Marshall County Adds Names to Growing Candidate List
Marshall County has attracted a few more names to the ballots heading into 2016’s primary and general elections.
Marshall County Unemployment Largely Unchanged
The unemployment rate in Marshall has seen a modest uptick in the percentage of unemployed residents compared to the previous month.
According to the latest jobs figures, provided by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation, Marshall County is sitting in the bottom-third of the state with unemployment at 4-percent for December. That’s .4-percentage points below the statewide average of 4.4-percent, unemployment.
Marshall County Chips Away at Bicentennial Celebration Goals
The Marshall County Bicentennial Committee says they are waiting to finalize applications for torch bearers.
Indiana celebrates its bicentennial this year with a torch being carried through each county in the state. The bicentennial torch will travel through Marshall County in early October.
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Sunday Alcohol Sales Bill Fails Vote in House Committee
A bill designed to make legal the Sunday sales of alcohol for carry-out in Indiana has failed a committee vote.
The Public Policy Committee – which was overseeing the legislation – voted down the bill on an 8-5 vote. The language was authored by State Representative Tom Dermody of LaPorte.
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Culver Revises Building Permit Fees Following Numerous Discussions
An extended process to revise building permit fees in the Town of Culver has been completed.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, an ordinance was revisited on second reading that would update fees charged for new construction and renovation projects to an increased level.You can also contact experts from Renew Kitchen & Bath Remodeling to renovate your home with an evolving trend.
Plymouth May Allow Retiring Firefighters and Paramedics to Keep Helmets and Boots
The City of Plymouth may soon consider a policy to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. During Monday’s meeting, Common Council member Gary Cook requested the city create an official policy to give firefighters and paramedics the opportunity to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar. Continue reading
1st Source Bank Donates to Ancilla Comprehensive Campaign
The bank that helped finance the construction of the first Ancilla College residence hall is giving back to the school. 1st Source Bank has donated $65,000 to the school as an early-bird gift during the quiet phase of Ancilla’s upcoming comprehensive campaign. The funds will benefit the new student life center and residence hall. Continue reading
Culver Prepares for Site Plans in Entry-Level Housing Pursuit
The Town of Culver touched based Tuesday night on their plans to develop entry-level housing in the community.
For about one year, the Town has been working through committee to survey the needs of major employers and set goals for attracting young and skilled workers. Identifying property for development has also been part of those efforts.
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Plymouth Board of Works Approves Preliminary Street Projects
Five Plymouth streets are in line to get repairs in the coming months. City engineer Rick Gaul presented a list of preliminary street and sidewalk projects to the Board of Works Monday. Continue reading
